Mechanical Design IPT Lead

Leidos; Huntsville (TN); On-site; USD 131,000 - 237,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos’ Defense Systems Mechanical Design & Analysis Department in Huntsville, Alabama seeks a mechanical design engineer to lead an Integrated Product Team (IPT) for the Low Band Surveillance radar program. You will direct technical work, align cost/schedule/technical performance, and drive risk management to ensure on-time, on-budget deliverables.

Preferred candidates bring an ABET-accredited engineering degree, 12+ years of experience or 10+ with an MS, and proficiency in SolidWorks.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering.
• 12+ years of applicable experience or 10+ years with MS degree.
• Experience leading a team of engineers to develop solutions that meet technical, cost, and schedule requirements.
• Strong SolidWorks user.
• Active secret security clearance or ability to obtain and maintain secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Own overall execution performance for the IPT scope.
• Lead cost, schedule, and technical performance alignment for the hardware team.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver on program objectives.
• Drive disciplined execution and proactive risk management across the IPT.
• Represent the IPT in governance forums and lead design reviews.
• Maintain compliance with contractual requirements and internal governance standards.

Skills

Leadership

SolidWorks

Security clearance

Mentoring

Education

ABET-accredited degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Tools

Windchill PLM

Job description

Leidos’ Defense Systems Mechanical Design & Analysis Department is seeking a mechanical design engineer to join our team in Huntsville Alabama designing the next generation of radars to protect America and its allies. You will lead an Integrate Product Team (IPT) as they develop the Low Band Surveillance (LBS) product.

You will direct the technical work of a team of engineers, ensuring their work meets program requirements, schedule milestones, and budget constraints. Technical depth and understanding of execution are essential to coordinate between subsystem leads and ensure alignment across the team.

This is not your averageengineeringposition.You will work on a team ofthe mosttalented engineersinthe regionwho push you to be better every day. This is a fast-paced program with unique technical challenges that will be a rewarding milestone in any engineering career.

Primary Responsibilities

Integrated Product Team Leadership:

• Own overall execution performance for the IPT scope.
• Lead cost, schedule, and technical performance alignment for the hardware team.
• Ensure program commitments are executable and aligned to baselineobjectives.

Technical Oversight:

• Coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver on programobjectives.
• Partner with subsystem leads and engineering teams to ensure technical alignment supports program goals.
• Drive disciplined execution and proactive risk management across the IPT.

Risk and Opportunity Management:

• Identify, assess, and manage IPT risks and opportunities.
• Develop and implement mitigation plans to address risks and capitalize on opportunities.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Provide clear and concise status communication to leadership and stakeholders.
• Represent the IPT in governance forums and lead design reviews.
• Maintain compliance with contractual requirements and internal governance standards.

Execution Excellence:

• Drive issue resolution across functional boundaries to ensure program success.
• Promote a culture focused on outcomes, execution discipline, and continuous improvement.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering from an ABET-accredited university
• 12+ years of applicable experience or 10+ years with MS degree.
• Experience leading a team of engineers to develop solutions that meet technical, cost, and schedule requirements
• Strong SolidWorks user
• Strong desire to lead, guide, and mentor
• Active secret security clearance or ability to obtain and maintain secret security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Windchill PLM experience
• Design and/or Integration experience in the following areas:
• Mobile equipment

• -Tactical trailers
• -Radar Systems
• -Mechanism Design
• -Design for Manufacturability

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Original Posting:

August 26, 2026

Pay Range:

Pay Range $131,300.00 - $237,350.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.